Sadly, the news of March 2024 has given a hospitable country a shameful new look. What are the reasons for this new face of Tajikistan? What new values have some adopted to create a new way to look at the people of Tajikistan?
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What to See while Waiting for your Hagia Sophia Tickets
The lineup to buy one’s ticket provides a mini-display of some of the wonders of the Hagia Sophia. The new ticket location sits in front of some crosses, an ancient passageway, and the former museum mosque. So, let’s start the tour while waiting for your Hagia Sophia tickets.
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Searching for the Sacrificial Lover’s Identity
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s (1806-1861) poem gives the marriage identity and the sacrificial lover’s identity. Their exclusive relationship reflects the divine-human relationship.
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Couple Counsel in the Middle of Choir Practice
Last winter, a Persian couple invited me to join them for their choir practice at Prestonwood Baptist outside of Dallas, Texas. I thought, Oh my but left with an Oh-wow-feeling! I felt like I just came out of couple counseling
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Arc of Triumph in God’s Mercy
Our Muslim taxi driver in Paris offered his take on Allah’s mercy as he mentioned that he trusted in God’s mercy for any hope in the afterlife. We attempted to share the hope of salvation found in Christ Jesus in response.
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